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D478 UHK

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,159 mi
Last recorded128,159 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD478 UHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 128,159 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 128,101 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 128,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 128,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 128,051 miles

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 128,085 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 128,085 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 128,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front upper wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2018 128,032 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 126,255 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 126,245 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 122,524 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 122,151 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 121,454 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 121,454 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 117,286 miles

both front tyres cracking on the side walls

Pass 21 Aug 2012 116,670 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 115,768 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 115,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 112,290 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 112,290 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 112,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight rubbing noise n/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Aug 2008 111,605 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 110,829 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 110,829 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 109,447 miles

front flex hoses ferruels rusty

pin hole in rack boot n/s

Fail 22 Aug 2006 109,412 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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D478 UHK is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D478 UHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D478 UHK registered?

D478 UHK is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 18 February 1987.

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